Cybersecurity Community Rallies Around Campus Food Insecurity

Throughout the month of September, faculty and staff in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy raised over $3,600 for Klemis Kitchen, Georgia Tech’s on-campus food bank. 

The kitchen serves students in need with groceries or meals, works to reduce food waste on campus, and is part of Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) Services.

“The STAR Office is so grateful to the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy for sponsoring a food drive this semester,” said STAR Program Director Steven Fazenbaker. “Your successful campaign has put us in a position to serve over 300 students by keeping Klemis Kitchen fully stocked with our most popular shelf-stable food items for the rest of the fall semester.”

 “It also allows us to get a head start restocking Klemis Kitchen during the winter break, so we will be ready when the spring semester begins. Thank you so much for your over-the-top generosity.”

The school exceeded its goal by $1,600 and surpassed last year’s donation of $2,110. 

Director of Research Operations Mary Helen Hayes organized the food drive and spent September fundraising. 

“While I organized and led the drive, its success came from the generosity and community spirit of our faculty and staff,” Hayes said. 

“Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make it possible. SCP is proud to support such a meaningful cause, and we truly hope our contribution makes a difference for Klemis Kitchen and the students it serves.”

While SCP hosts this food drive once a year, Klemis Kitchen accepts donations year-round. 

Visit Klemis Kitchen to learn more about how you can help. The Kitchen relies 100% on donations, including leftovers from the dining halls, donations from community partners like grocery stores and churches, and food drives sponsored by departments across campus. 

Photos by John Popham/College of Computing